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DONE AT RANDOM By RALPH L. LESTER for AM’ WORDS WITHOUT MUSK’ Philadelphia. Nov. 3—A threat for the eye: Nina Mae McKinney in b sarong.—Voodoo has gone ritzy. It is now called Vaudan.— Lillian Yarbo and Eddie Anderhon sepia members of the cast of, “You Can’t Take It With You,” furnish | a goodly portion of the hilarity that makes the current movie ver sion a side-splitting succes. X marks The Spot: In San Jose, | Calif., fatal traffic accidents are, marked on the highway with a i huge circle. Frank Wilson, star of! “Porgy and Bess.” is the butler! * in Clare Boothe’s “Kiss The Boys Goodbye,” a current hit on broad way. Something to worry this de partment: The statement of Ber nard M. Baruch to the effect that the army can't protect the U. S. in case of an invasion. How come? Louis Armstrong celebrated trumpeteer, thinks “West End Blues” is his greatest record.—A thought for today: Yesterday is dead. Tomorrow does not exist. Today is here. Use it.—If you are interested in maintaining peace, write World Peaceways, Inc., 103 Park Avenue, N. Y.—Octavius Roy Cohen had 104 articles rejected by th0 Saturday Evening Post before one was accepted. Then all the re jects were bought. “The sense of hearing is consid-1 erably dulled when you eat a full' ! mean”, asserts a prominent physi j cian. Probably nature’s way of pro ' teeting us against aft-r-dinner | speakers.—It has been denied that Lionel Hampton and Teddy Wil son will quit Benny Goa.man’s swiingster* to form thf ir own band. —COLORS: Blue, Rose and Pink % in order, are the colors found to be the most preferable to the wo men of Fifth avenue, during a re cent cor test. THAT YELLOW BASKET The Myrna Loy dog naming con test has ended. The most unusual feature of the entire contest, ac cording to Mark Hellinger, was ‘‘more than 18,000 people in the United States and Canada sugges ed the names ‘Tisktt’ and ‘Tasket.’ PERSONALS MARIAN ANDERSON: Roland Laver, the tenor, who has staved * away from Philly too long, will sing at the Academy here, Jam fry J, 1938. ETHEL WATERS: “At Home Abroad” may become a fact in | stead of a show yesterday. Beatrice Lillie, with whom you shared bill i ing in the show of that title, j wants to become an American citi I zen. MUSIC DEPARTMENT | Wm. C. Handy will celebrate his 65th birthday on Nov. 21. In his II onor a concert is being planned at Carr.egie Hall N. Y. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues” will be a “must j number” for all the orchestras in vited that evening FLASHES OF TALK In the Showboat: “So you’re five feet four inches with heels. Well, how trill are you with regular guys.”—At the Portal Card: “She thinks the constable is a good man , because he's always helping poor j people out. —At the Rudweiser: "I l don’t need a watchdog. I’ve got I newsy neighbors.” EGG-ZACXLY One egg produced during the month of October and November is worth on the mark<t. about two produced in April and May. A fre«h egg will sink in pure watet. Eggs laid in the A. M. are bet ter than those laid in the P. M. The washing of eggs removes the slight natural protection cover ing and increases the tendency of eggs to absorb flavors. —-o FILE MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL OF 12 YEAR OLD KID GIVEN LIFE IN PENITENTIARY New Orleans. Nov. 19 (By Leon ; Lewis for ANP)—Attys. J. D. j McNeill anil Robert M. Haynie, re tained by tftp Southern Youth con | gre ,s and tho International Ijabor | Defense, fil«d motion for a new trial in New Roads, La., this week in the case of 12-year-old Walter | Williams, a Negro youth who was svntene.id to serve life imprison ment in the state penitentiary. Fmtenee was imposed by Judge Iris Dupont after th kid pleaded guilty to the murder of a 9-year old white boy. The attorneys filed tho new trial motion aft* r securing permission from the boy’s parents and hav : ing the attorneys who repress en [ ted the boy in trial withdraw from the ease. In the event the lower court grants the motion, efforts will lie made to have the boy con victed of manslaught . r, then by making him subject to reform school imprisonment. If the lower court does not grant a new trial, an appeal will be made to the state supr-me court, ^Scratching //RELIEVE ITCHING SKIN Qvrtk/y Even the most stubborn itching of eczema, blotches, pimples, athlete's foot, ra- ties and other externally caused skin eruption*, quickly yield* to pure, cooling, antiseptic liquid O.O.D. Prescription. Clear, grease less and stainless —dries fast. Its gentk* oILs soothe the irritation. Stops the most intense itching in a hurry. A 35c tr ial bot tle, at all drug stores, proves it—or your money back. Ask for D.D.O. Prescription. Automobiles SHAMES BODY BUILDERS 1906 Cuming Street Cars in very good condition—good rubber, like new. Oldsmobile Coupe ‘34 excellent condition, reasonable; take over payments—WA 6542. Beauty Culturists CHRISTINE ALTHOUSE It Pays To Look Attractive 2422 N. ‘22nd St. WE. 0846 BEER TAVERNS BABE'S BUFFET 2229 Lake St. JA. 9196 CHARLIE’S PLACE 1604 No. 22nd St. WE. 4019 BEVERAGES & LIQUORS FREE DELIVERY JOHNSON DRUG CO. Liquors, Wines and Beer Prescriptions We. 0998 1904 N. 24th St. DOUBLE COLA IDEAL BOTTLING ComiMuty WE. 3043 THE LIQUOR STORE 2315 Cuming St. JA. 6564 “We Appreciate Your Patronage’’ ICE CREAM JOHNSON DRUG 1904 N. 24th WE. 0998 DUFFY PHARMACY 24th & Lake WE. 0609 Contractors _ w. f. noon Grading and Excavation 4506 Ames Ave. KE. 0316 Let It Rain! Improve Your Home Experienced Roofers — Asbestos Siding— Reasonable Prices. B. Jones,— 34th Taylor, E. Omaha, Call WE. 5310 . Groceries _ HERMAN’S MARKET 24th and Lake WE. 5444 —— MONUMENTS & MARKERS HEFT & NOYES 40th & Forest Lawn Ave, KE 1738 TAILORS Economy Tailor—Cleaning & Re pairing. We cut, trim, make suits to older. 1918 N. 24th St. HARDWARE DOLGOFF HARDWARE Paint. Class and Varnish. We do glazing and make window shades to order. 1822 N. 24th WE. 1607 Laundries & Cleaners CURTAINS 25<- UP —....No Pin Holes. Special Office Laundry or Men’s Laundry— Blankets— Tablecloths. Laundry Delivered. Mrs. Rerniccc Morrison. JA. 2541 T~ KDHOLM & SHERMAN 2401 N. 24th WE. 6055 HM EKSO N LA UN DR Y 2324 N. 24th St. WE. 1029 CURTAINS Laundered 20c Pr. Will Assist In Your Spring Cleaning To Obtain The Best Results in Curtain Laundering Call JA. 1628 Painting - Decorating lien & Kermit Anderson Painting, Wall Washing & Decor ating Work Guaranteed 2801 Miami, 2872 Biruney WE. 5826 Let Me Assist Your SPRING CLEANING By Doing Your Papering - Painting We Specialize in CABINET WORK - CARPENTRY CALL EGGERTH JA 6896 Let PEOPLES Do It—Ten train ed decorating mechanics. —_ Our Motto ‘Service’. Peoples Paint & Shop— AT. 0054. NOW is the time to Improve Your Home— Let Bob do your Paper ing, Painting & Plaster Patching Reasnable Prices. WA. 8199. Poultry and Eggs METROPOLITAN PRODUCE 1301 N. 24th WE. 4737 Poultry dressed while you wait.— Strictly Fresh Eggs. 7 NEBRASKA PRODUCE 2206 North 24th St. Our Prices axe Reasonable—See us first. WE. 4137. Shoe Repair LAKE SHOE REPAIR ‘Shoe Pride or Shoe Shame’— Shoes look new again with Our New Invisible half soleing. 2407 Lake St. I FURNACE REPAIRING _ FIREPOTS FIREPOTS Donovan Bros. 4733 Seward VVA 1656 __ __________ HAVE YOUR FURNACE— Cleaned and Repaired Now! Call The— Farnam Sheet Metal Works ; 2908 Farnam St. JA. 6666 Wanted WANTED Wanted experienced beauty oper ator. Call Mrs. Michael, WE. 5683 Salvation Army Industrial Home j Needs Your Aid Call Us When House Cleaning—Clothing—Furn iture, Magazines, Newspapers, or Anything You Have. Call JA. 4135 WANTED housework or will serve j as maid or nursemaid. At. 7470, 1 Dcretha Watson. ROOMS FOR RENT FOR RENT [ Neatly furnished rooms atrickly modem for rent $2.0# per week and up. Apartment and houses for rent. Call ATlantic 7435, or Mrs. E. Z Dizon, WEbster 3678 FOR RENT Drive's Kitchenette j Apartments, 2516-18 Patrick, or ' 2613 Grant St. Call WE. 5568 or WE. 2410. 2 ROOM APARTMENT^ 2226 OHIO ST. ROOM & BOARD for men, Home Conked meals. 2521 Blondo St. Modern Kitchenette Apt. WE. 4286. Hot & Cold running water. Apt. for Rent. WE. 2366. Call after 5 p. m. Two Rooms nicely furnished Apartment. JA. 2568. Furnished rooms with housekeep ing privileges, 2115 Grant St. Web. 2692. TRANSFER 7 NORTHSIDE TRANSFER 2414 Grant St. _WE. 5656 MEN WANTED Colored young man for Commercial posing Athletic build, good pro file necessary Write, giving details and snapshot Omaha Guide, Box 398 PLACES TO EAT 15c Extra, for Taxicab Delivery AMERICAN WEINER SHOP 2569 N. 24th Street 7 CHOP SUEY American and Chinese Dishes KING YUEN CAFE 2010*4 N. 24th St. JA. 8676 SHOE SHINING _____ Announcing Fancy Shining Parlor 2406 Lake St., Ladies Invited. ' SPIRITUAL Spiritual adviser and divine healer in read ngs daily. Edna Mitchell Williams, 2613 Grant St., Apt. 6 WEbster 5553. i For Sale j Bargains In Homes Down Payment from $75 up to $350 \ balance like rent E. M. DAVIS i LISCENSED real estate broker Wodnerful Big Bargainsin Rum mage. Proceeds to Charity 316 S. 16th St. Tues., Wed. and Thursdays, Nov. 16, 15, 17th. FOR SALE—New Overcoat, size 44, value $25. sold for $18.50 also handmade Afghan. See HOLMES Tho Tailor Shop. 5 Room House, furnished, bills paid, inquire at 2007 North 25th ■. St., JA. 0986. __ Big Rummage Sale ending Nov.: 25th, Clothing and Furnishing at Bargain Prices; Big selection. Lo cation 311 North 16th St. I READ the Omaha Guide for News Rummage Sale extended to Dec. il Open from 10:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. Large selection of clothing and furnishings. Bargain Prices. 311 Norta 16th St. AROUND ABOUT— By J. SEAY Can you stretch your imagina tion far enough to think of: Theo ar as a brick, instead of a Stone, Joo as streams instead of Brook*. Wesley as bhie and not White. “Snooks” as a teacher instead of a Dean. James us an ocean instead of Seay. Willie as valley instead of Hill. Prancis as Omlaha instead of Paris. James as Tuesday instead of a Monday. Herman a« Lincoln instead of Washington. Wendall as halls instead of Chambers. Raymond as a waiter instead 'f r. Butler. Richard as wheat instead of Rice Gilbert as a cook instead of a Baker. Lyndell as a robin instead of a Partridge. Norman as a “rat” instead of a “mouse”. Lynwood as Decatur instead of Parker. I Jce as Zenith instead of Cros le>\ Mubby as a queen instead of a i Ki ib Crville as a baker instead of a j Cook. Minne as a runner instead of a Walker. Douglas as a Boeing instead of a Corbin. Joe as Calloway instead of a Elington. Willie as dumb instead of Wise. Catherine as real instead of t’oggus. * * * This is one of Heze (Maltimore) Nicholson’s poetry: Love is such a funny thing Its something like a lizard, It wiggles all around my heart, And tickles at my gizzard. * * * After basket ball practice Leroy 1 homas is like the worm, who said, “I’m about all in, as the chicken took the last gulp. * * * Ike—“A nut and his possessions are soon parted.” Josh -“Who got yours.” (Now is that right??? * * * In the old days people danced like this. Now theydaneelikethis. * * * Ne'er go swimming after a! meal—You’ll never find it. Here- is an instance which shows how the meaning of a sentence can bo changed by punctuation. (Ex tracte dfrcun James Mosley’s pa per in English.) “Lord Buyand Sell entered irpon hii head, a white hat upon his feet, large well pol ished boots upon his brow, a cloud in his hand, his faithful walking stick in his eye, a menacing look saying nothing.” I don’t believe it! Do you!!!! I guess you thing this bunk— well, it is. -0O0 SURVEY GIVES DATA ON NE GRO BUSINESS IN HOUSTON Washington. D. C. Nov. 19 (A NP)—Houston, 13th city in siz of Negro population ranked, ac cording to William L. Austin, Di rector of the Census bureau, 10th among the cities in the Unite! States in the number Of retail stores operated by Negroes m 1935. Two hundred fift.v-t" re*<* I stores were operated by 261 activt proprietor, and ftm members. However. 7 fewer stores were op r nt<d in 1935 than were operated in 1929 wlin Negro proprietors ops ra ted 259 retail stores. One hundred thirty-three of the stores reportul in 1935 wire in the eating and drinking places cla; sifieation re present d 52.8 per cent of the stores operated by Houston’s Ne gro retail store proprietors. DO YOU KNOW WHY—- Street Commissioners Have a Hard lime of it Ihese Days? _ ton t» i» Bv Frank lent 0 iKTTWNA-nOWAl. CAITTOON CO ». 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